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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 620.73, 853.74 and 521.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 620.73, 853.74 and 521.10 is: 716.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    620.73 : 853.74 = 521.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    620.73/853.74 = 521.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    620.73x = 853.74 × 521.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    620.73x = 444,883.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,883.91/620.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.71

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